Here's an opinion piece in opposition to Amendment 52, written by former State Engineer Hal Simpson, from the Denver Post. He writes:
Amendment 52 would divert up to $134 million over the next three years that could be used for critically needed water projects. Examples of recent loans made by the CWCB include $60 million for the Republican River Compact compliance pipeline near Wray and $70 million for the local cost share for a federally funded Arkansas pipeline to deliver high-quality water to communities along the Arkansas River. Once paid off, the loans will provide an opportunity for other water projects since the funds are perpetually available for water projects.
Amendment 52 would, if approved, allow the legislature to fund unspecified highway projects for a one-time use. Amendment 52 is short-sighted and wrong for Colorado, and I encourage you to vote "no."
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Category: Colorado Water
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